Transmission Type by Car: CVT, Automatic or Manual / BYD / e6BYD e6 Transmission by year YearTransmission2020single-speed (direct drive)2018single-speed (direct drive)2017single-speed (direct drive)2016single-speed (direct drive)2014single-speed (direct drive)2013single-speed (direct drive)2012single-speed (direct drive) Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov).